Pelletier Attacks 100 Protesters Over Flaherty Critique
Joseph C. Pelletier issued a sharp statement reproving a morning press protest by about 100 men against James A. Flaherty head of the Knights of Columbus. Pelletier accuses signers of being reformers with Castle Irish motives, says most are not Knights, and defends Flaherty’s 12 years of leadership and integrity. He vows the Knights will handle their own affairs.
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Castle Irish
Joseph C. Felletier
James A. Flaherty
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Court
Ecity
Joseph C. Pelletier
Barristers Hall
Boston
Order
Pius XI
Rome
Falls 30 Feet Slightly Hurt
Attleboro August 1 William Fernandez four year old son of William and Mrs Fernandez of Elizabeth street fell 30 feet from a second story veranda to the concrete sidewalk. He escaped with a cut over the left eye and body bruises.
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Attleboro
William Fernandez
Elizabeth Street
Knights of Columbus split over leadership amid reform push
The Brookline operators report rallying support as reform factions challenge current heads for supreme advocate and directors. Prominent figures like Luke E. Hart and Patrick H. Rice gain momentum while ex-chairman Mulligan lines up. Pope Pius XI sends blessing as Bishop Walsh urges welfare work for Catholic boys.
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Knights of Columbus
America
Walsh
Night telephone operators take Driftway outing from Brookline and Aspinwall exchanges
Last evening the Brookline and Aspinwall exchange operators left to motor to Driftway where they will spend today at the summer home in Scituate. On arrival they joined with guests for a dinner and a late evening dance. Today features field and aquatic sports plus a musical and literary entertainment before returning to the city tonight.
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Aspinwall Exchange
Brookline Exchange
Scituate
The
Telephone Company
Mary E. Walsh
Cecilia Joslin
Alice Brooker
Katherine McGarry
Hack
Lena Sellon
Julia Kelley
Frances Thurston
Elena Swanlund
Brookline
Aspinwall
Driftway
Prout Nominated for Director of Knights
The convention faces a major clash over Prout's election as one of six directors. Insurgent Knights from other regions see Pelletier guiding Prout, viewing it as endorsing Pelletier and a move to keep the Bay State delegation united.
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United States
Subecaneountin
Supreme Advocate
Flaherty
Prout
Massachusetts
Knights
Pelletier
Bay State
Boivan
John J Deddy
Louisiana
Paul Leche
Canada
Leddy
Unwilling Candidate Emerges as Knights of Columbus Contenders
Delegates debate the Pelletier case and leadership split as Luke Hart is endorsed for supreme advocate. Insurgents claim 140 of 280 delegates, while administration cites 90 votes a likely victory. Names include Hart Missouri and Prout Boston with others from Jersey City Denver Detroit and Quebec amid closed sessions and lobbies.
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Pelletier
Supreme Advocate
Massachusetts
Order
Flaherty
Luke E. Hart
Missouri
John H. Reddin
Denver
Col
John F. O'Neill
Jersey City
N. J
W. D. Dwyer
Minneapolis, Minn
William C. Prout
Boston
Mass
Patrick H. Rice
Georgia
George H. Boivan
Granby
Province of Quebec
Canada
William J. Mulligan
Thompsonville
Policeman Conroy Commended for Meritorious Conduct
Patrolman P. C. Conroy of City Hall avenue station was cited for meritorious conduct by Police Commissioner Wilson for catching a bold thief who tried to steal nearly $8 from a bookkeeper as she left Old Colony Trust Company last Friday. Patrolman Collins of the traffic division assisted Conroy. the order was read to all divisions last evening.
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Coleman P. Conroy
City Hall Avenue
Wilson
Old Colony Trust Company
Collins
Conroy
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